Columbia, Maryland vs. Panama City, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Panama City, Florida is 25.3% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $93,407 in Panama City, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Panama City, Florida is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Panama City
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Panama City, FL
Compared to Columbia, Panama City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower